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FORT MEADE, Md. (AFNS) - The former commander of the 4th Airlift Squadron at McChord Field, is one of four Servicemembers to have been accepted into the 15-member 2011-2012 class of White House Fellows. Lt. Col. Rodney Lewis, a C-17A Globemaster III pilot, began his fellowship in August 2011 when he
Operation Family Support
When Air Force retiree Gene Felisiano saw an opportunity to lend a hand to Operation Cookie Drive, he and his wife went all in. Felisiano and his wife, Sandy, baked 12 dozen cookies for the yearly event geared at bringing single Airmen living in the dorms a little sweet token of
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SOUTHWEST ASIA - Senior Airman Jonathan Fabis, a loadmaster with the 817th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, recently deployed to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia from the 7th Airlift Squadron out of McChord Field. Fabis, a native of Washington D.C., deployed to the 817th EAS, a C-17 Globemaster III flying squadron and
Kids
Washington High School's Air Force JROTC marksmanship team is so good it's taking its show on the road. The unit's No. 1 rifle team is set to leave next week for the 2012 Air Force JROTC Service Championship Feb. 8-12 at Camp Perry, Ohio. The competition will give JROTC units and individuals
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Military members usually don't mind receiving credit for a job well done. That recognition is even more meaningful when it's given by one of the nation's leaders. That's why U.S. Congressman Adam Smith presented a recognition letter to the 446th Airlift Wing, Washington state's only flying Reserve unit, for earing the
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Pacific Lutheran University and the school's School of Arts and Communication kick off the fledgling SOAC Focus Series Wednesday with an exhibition of printmaking from around the country. Designed as an annual event, this year's first-ever SOAC Focus Series will center on a theme of compassion.
Health
FROM ARMY TIMES... The Army says it has begun trials of a simple blood test that can diagnose traumatic brain injuries, a signature wound of the war that is nevertheless tough to detect. The study of more than 1,600 patients will culminate with submission of its findings to the
Education
Going back to school is a big life decision, particularly as a military spouse. If it's been a while since you were last in a classroom, finding your footing may be a bit daunting at first; especially if you are trying to balance work and family
Education
The deadline is swiftly approaching for the Fisher House Foundation's 2012 Scholarships for Military Children Program, conducted at military commissaries worldwide. Applications must be completed and delivered - not postmarked, but delivered - to a commissary by close of business Feb. 24, according to an agency release. People
Health
Maybe it looks like a camouflage money belt on steroids, but it could save Soldiers' lives. The new Individual First Aid Kit, or IFAK, being developed at the Natick Soldier Systems Center eventually will be carried by every Soldier in a combat environment. "We designed it
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Service members now will receive imminent danger pay only for days they actually spend in hazardous areas, Pentagon officials said here today. The change, which took effect yesterday, was included in the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act, which President Barack Obama signed into law Dec. 31.
Health
The Armed Forces Institute of Regenerative Medicine is working with consortiums toward growing body parts for wounded warriors. At the 2012 Military Health System Conference, from Jan. 30 to Feb. 2, Dr. Anthony Atala, director of the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, explained how success doesn't
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Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow yesterday -- a sure sign, according to popular lore, that winter will hang on for another six weeks. But it's late summer in Antarctica, where Operation Deep Freeze, the Defense Department's support mission there, is beginning to wind down another
Arts Features
When Tacoma School of the Arts (SOTA) was founded in 2001, it seemed only natural that the school's many different art departments would create partnerships with local businesses of the same category. So why then did it take nearly 10 years for the theater department at SOTA
Health
We live in an information age where data is readily available on almost any subject. However, not everything you "Google" or read is accurate - including weight-loss information. So, what's true and what not? Myth 1: Counting calories doesn't help: excess calories not burned-off during daily activities, contributes to weight-gain. "It's all
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In business, using social media these days is something that is a no brainer. But with the expansion of Facebook and Twitter allowing anyone to making pages and usernames, social groups themselves can also make their own pages. Naturally following suit, Battalions, Brigades, even spouse clubs right here on Joint
Kids
The struggling economy has forced some libraries across the nation to cut their budgets for puppet show programs, leaving children without one of the great forms of adolescent entertainment. Lucky for those who live in the Puget Sound, there is a place in Seattle that is thriving and committed to providing
Neighborhoods
If you've ever been to a Melting Pot restaurant and indulged in liquid-gold cheeses and sinfully silky chocolate fondue creations, then you've probably wondered about duplicating it at home. To make the perfect fondue, there's more to it than meets the eye. First, you need to decide what type of vegetables and
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Finding the common denominator that allows conversation to begin without seeming like a creeper can be harder than expected. Is a love of art the bridge to casual conversation for you? It's natural to ask the opinion of the person standing beside you when you're both looking at a huge painting or
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In and around Tacoma there are several Native American casinos. Of course, casinos are a great place to get your gamble, on whether that means hitting the tables or the slots. But local casinos also have great buffets, restaurants, clubs and lounges - and often entertainment. Casinos have developed into
